Friday, January 1, 2010
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I can't believe I didn't think of it earlier!
I have been a reader and bibliophile my whole life ~ I was about six years old when I first decided I wanted to own a bookstore (though I'm not sure at the time I realized I would have to give up the books if someone wanted them). When I finally did open a bookstore, there were specific ideals I wanted to fulfill that not all used book stores bother with. Like, reasonably priced special orders, an on-line list of all available books, designation of books that are part of a series, and clean books (all stickers, cup rings, goo, dog-ears, tears, etc are fixed prior to shelving).
When I realized early this morning that what I don't have are links from my on-line list to Amazon.com's description page for each book, I was stunned I hadn't even thought of it. So, that's my next project. As the Phoenix-booklist page is updated, you'll notice that moving your cursor over a title will underline that title, and clicking on it will take you to Amazon for all the information they provide for that book. I hope this will make your book shopping just a bit easier...
When I realized early this morning that what I don't have are links from my on-line list to Amazon.com's description page for each book, I was stunned I hadn't even thought of it. So, that's my next project. As the Phoenix-booklist page is updated, you'll notice that moving your cursor over a title will underline that title, and clicking on it will take you to Amazon for all the information they provide for that book. I hope this will make your book shopping just a bit easier...
Monday, December 7, 2009
Well.
This is today in Big Bear...
Now, since this is Southern California and not say, Montana, everyone who's not going to or from work is at home by the fire. This gives a solitary employee (or business owner) time to mull.
So, I took the time to read through my Book Journal and revisit the good and bad from the last several years. I wish it was something I started as a youngster, instead of in my late-30's. Each page is dedicated to one book: title, author, total pages, date started, then finished, a brief synopsis, and what I thought about the book. Mine is a small journal, 5x7, and hand-written, so I can't get too wordy or long-winded. Sometimes I don't finish a book; if I generally liked the book but the timing is wrong, I put a post-it on that page so I'll know to re-visit that book.
I've never been a journal keeper: I got through adolescence, the military, losing my house (and everything in it) to fire, and other major dramas of my life without writing down my thoughts and feelings. Books, though, are such an integral part of my life: as a bookstore owner, bibliophile and reader, it's important to me to note my experiences with each one. Also, tracking them this way gives a kind of retrospective of my life through it's recent years.
Do you keep a Book Journal?
Now, since this is Southern California and not say, Montana, everyone who's not going to or from work is at home by the fire. This gives a solitary employee (or business owner) time to mull.So, I took the time to read through my Book Journal and revisit the good and bad from the last several years. I wish it was something I started as a youngster, instead of in my late-30's. Each page is dedicated to one book: title, author, total pages, date started, then finished, a brief synopsis, and what I thought about the book. Mine is a small journal, 5x7, and hand-written, so I can't get too wordy or long-winded. Sometimes I don't finish a book; if I generally liked the book but the timing is wrong, I put a post-it on that page so I'll know to re-visit that book.
I've never been a journal keeper: I got through adolescence, the military, losing my house (and everything in it) to fire, and other major dramas of my life without writing down my thoughts and feelings. Books, though, are such an integral part of my life: as a bookstore owner, bibliophile and reader, it's important to me to note my experiences with each one. Also, tracking them this way gives a kind of retrospective of my life through it's recent years.
Do you keep a Book Journal?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Winter's First Snow!
So we've gotten a few inches of snow and all of Big Bear is mucked up... However, the scenery is lovely and peaceful, and the dogs are having a ball!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The holidays are upon us...
Thanksgiving, then Christmas and the New Year (2010, OMG!) are right around the corner. Phoenix has lots of Christmas decorating, cooking and storybooks available. Of the 4,000+ books available in Phoenix, many are in gift-giving condition. There won't be a Black Friday here, but our prices are always so good, you'll still get a great deal!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Help!
Foster found a home!
Well, someone was nice enough to leave this lovely girl tied outside of Phoenix this afternoon. I would like to think they'll be back to get her, but it doesn't seem likely. She's an adult, good size, 'bout 50? lbs, sweet, seemed to like having her pic taken, Boxer-x, bit clingy (but she's just been abandoned, too), fine with the little dog, whines to go out, really needs a bath, and I think, needs to be spayed. Anyone looking for an addition, consider this girl. Tell everyone you know, please!
Well, someone was nice enough to leave this lovely girl tied outside of Phoenix this afternoon. I would like to think they'll be back to get her, but it doesn't seem likely. She's an adult, good size, 'bout 50? lbs, sweet, seemed to like having her pic taken, Boxer-x, bit clingy (but she's just been abandoned, too), fine with the little dog, whines to go out, really needs a bath, and I think, needs to be spayed. Anyone looking for an addition, consider this girl. Tell everyone you know, please!
Update: Foster has been with us for three days now and honestly, if it weren't for Audio (and the fact I already have five dogs) I would keep this girl. As she gets more comfortable with us, she's calmed down, isn't as clingy though she still likes me to be in her eye-line. She's a good store dog - she needs to check everyone out, but once a customer pets her she comes back to me. She doesn't care to be outside, even with the other dogs, so does her business then whines to come back in. When I do leave her out, she'll bark once or twice at passersby, but that's it. One of the funniest things she does is fall asleep standing up ~ maybe she'll miss something if she gets comfortable?
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